Los Angeles, CA
$595,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Asset SaleD. T. Los Angeles Turn Key Restaurant 2 am Bar for Sale
Asset SaleBig Lot
California
$32,000
Asset SaleProject Management & Construction Field App For Sale!
Los Angeles, CA
$5,500,000
Real Estate6 Bed Adult Care Home-Regional Ctr Clients-$900k El Sobrante
El Sobrante, CA
$750,000
Real EstateTurnkey Commercial Kitchen / Manufacturing Space – Lease Assignment
Ventura, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateCoronado Restaurant - ORANGE AVE
California
$330,000
Real Estate3 unit commercial building for sale in San Francisco Inner Sunset
San Francisco, CA
$1,550,000
Real EstateGas Station, Food Store With Real Estate
Porterville, CA
$1,650,000
Real EstateDental Space Available with Fixtures, Furnishings and Equipment Avail.
Simi Valley, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateNorthgate Gonzalez Market // Land For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$26,000,000
Real EstatePrime Vacant Commercial Property For Sale In High Demand Location
Carson, CA
$995,000
Real EstateBusiness Real Estate / Commercial Building
Tracy, CA
$949,000
Real EstateChinese Restaurant Downtown Vacaville
Vacaville, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateIndependent Station with rental Income
Simi Valley, CA
$6,400,000
Real EstateTurn key salon, lease take over
Mission Viejo, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateEquipped Industrial Emeryville Coffee Space or Grab&Go Cafe For Lease!
Emeryville, CA
Not Disclosed
Peter & Carmen Gray
Vintage Sotheby's International Realty Commercial
Serving Napa County, CA
The Elite Club is the Commercial division of Vintage Sotheby’s International Realty. We cover the full spectrum of commercial real estate categories, including business brokerage (often referred to as business opportunities or Mergers and Acquisitions/M&A) and development, in addition to luxury and residential real estate. We are a specialized group of full service real estate advisors that provide clients with unparalleled experience in buying, selling, exchanging or leasing real estate. About Peter Gray, Managing Partner, VSIR Commercial Office: 415.839.8339 / Email: peter@carmengraycre.com For more than 19 years, as an entrepreneur and fractional COO, Peter has been involved in nearly every facet of developing and growing businesses, raising capital and turning businesses into valuable assets. Bringing his market knowledge, negotiating expertise and research/analytical skills to the Commercial Real Estate industry, Peter is focused on Business Opportunities (Business Brokerage) along with Specialty Properties, Wineries, Vineyard Estates and Industrial Properties. About Carmen Gray, Managing Partner, VSIR Commercial Office: 707.410.5399 / Email: carmen@carmengraycre.com Carmen has deep experience in commercial real estate throughout the whole of California and has a particular affinity for wineries, vineyard estates and developable land, along with Luxury residential properties. Carmen’s diverse background includes a high performing history of business, corporate sales and marketing, team management and a degree in intercultural communications. This has enhanced her ability to think outside of the box and focus on maximizing the return on investments for her Real Estate Clients. She is also well known for her collaborative working style both within and between dynamic business organizations.
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Real EstateBusiness & Property in Los Angeles City
Los Angeles, CA
$1,090,000
Real EstatePrime Multi-unit Building for Sale
Cupertino, CA
$6,950,000
Real EstateBar & Building For Sale! Chico's Popular and Established Pub
Chico, CA
$950,000
Real EstateGood Investment opportunity for Business Downtown in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateLiquor Store Business with Property for Sale
Madera County, CA
$1,300,000
Real EstateArco ampm Gas Station Business with property for Sale
Sacramento County, CA
$8,400,000
Real EstateHigh Volume Branded Gas Station Business with Property for Sale
Kings County, CA
$8,700,000
Real EstateBeautiful built Arco ampm Business with property
Kings County, CA
$8,400,000
Real EstateHigh Volume Branded Gas Station Business with Property for Sale
Bakersfield, CA
$8,500,000
Real EstateVersatile Commercial Space in Prime Location 16,298 SF in High-Traffic
San Jose, CA
$5,600,000
Real EstateNew Roof, new flooring, everything new, ready to operate
Hemet, CA
$1,700,000
Real EstateEstablished Profitable Business
Pomona, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateOpportunity to own a well-established Convenience Store and Smoke Shop
San Joaquin County, CA
$300,000
Real EstateLiquor Store with property
Inglewood, CA
$2,790,000
Real EstateWarehouse and Industrial land
Orland, CA
$4,500,000
Real EstateCircle K Development Opportunity on HWY 99
California
$1,500,000
Real EstateTurnkey Veterinary Hospital for Sale
West Covina, CA
$2,750,000
Real EstateFor Sale : Rare 1.5 AC Approved Car Wash Lot – Stanislaus County
Ceres, CA
$1,900,000
Real EstateFor Sale : Rare 1.14 AC Approved Car Wash Lot – Merced County
Merced, CA
$1,900,000
Real EstateBrand-New Chevron Extra Mile Project | Prime I-5 Freeway Location
Redding, CA
$8,200,000
Real EstatePrime Restaurant Opportunity in Hotel/Convention Center Zone
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Real Estate2,300 Sq Ft Auto-Mechanic Building for Lease
Earlimart, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateIconic Java Johns Coffeehouse in the heart of historic Nevada City
Nevada City, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateOscar's Downtown Palm Springs Restaurant Operations - Bar & Restaurant
Palm Springs, CA
Not Disclosed
Real Estate5 Oceanfront properties combined!
Newport Beach, CA
$20,000,000
Real EstateWalgreens Montebello for Sale
Montebello, CA
$7,950,000
Real EstateCoin Car Wash Business & Property is for sale
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,799,000
Real EstateIndependent gas station with property is for sale
Fillmore, CA
$5,799,000
Belma Dizdarevic
Business Team
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Business Team is the largest business broker in the Western US with over 80 associates. We specialize in selling privately held businesses up to $100MM in revenue.
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Real EstateGound lease for sale
Chino, CA
$195,000
Real Estate8 Commercial kitchen for lease in Fremont near highway 880
Fremont, CA
Not Disclosed
Real Estate3,904 Sq Ft Building for rent.
Kern County, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateIndustrial Offices & Storage
Bakersfield, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateTurnkey Restaurant & Bar + Real Estate *$980K Sales *ABC Type 47
Trinity County, CA
$495,000
Real EstateProfitable barbershop/hair salon for sale
Ceres, CA
Not Disclosed
Buy or Sell a Business in California
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.
